2,697 respondents
Overall Response Distribution
Preference: Constitutional Democracy vs Democracy (n=2697)
Paired term: 58.2%
Democracy: 41.8%
Perception (meant for me?) (n=2697)
Fully meant for me: 28.6%
Somewhat meant for me: 26.6%
Neutral: 27.6%
Somewhat meant for someone else: 6.9%
Fully meant for someone else: 2.4%
Unsure: 8.0%
Understanding (n=2697)
Definitely yes: 27.8%
Probably yes: 42.2%
Unsure: 18.9%
Probably no: 7.7%
Definitely no: 3.5%
Demographic Breakdowns
Urban/Rural
Preference: Constitutional Democracy vs Democracy
Perception (meant for me?)
Understanding
Urban
n=705
Suburban
n=1467
Rural
n=525
Gender
Preference: Constitutional Democracy vs Democracy
Perception (meant for me?)
Understanding
Female
n=1541
Male
n=1145
Race/Ethnicity
Preference: Constitutional Democracy vs Democracy
Perception (meant for me?)
Understanding
American Indian, Indigenous or Native American, or Alaska Native
n=19
Asian
n=93
Black or African American
n=296
Hispanic, Latina, or Latino
n=160
Middle Eastern or North African
n=8
Multiracial
n=53
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
n=5
Not listed, please specify
n=8
White
n=2055
Political Ideology
Preference: Constitutional Democracy vs Democracy
Perception (meant for me?)
Understanding
Very conservative
n=389
Somewhat conservative
n=544
Moderate
n=950
Somewhat liberal
n=429
Very liberal
n=336
Education Level
Preference: Constitutional Democracy vs Democracy
Perception (meant for me?)
Understanding
Some high school, but no degree
n=31
High school/GED graduate
n=560
Vocational or technical school
n=122
Some college, but no degree
n=564
Associate's or other two-year degree
n=60
Four-year college graduate (bachelor's degree)
n=851
Masters degree
n=372
Professional doctorate degree (MD, DO, JD, DMin, DMA)
n=55
PhD or Another Research Doctorate
n=43
Religion
Preference: Constitutional Democracy vs Democracy
Perception (meant for me?)
Understanding
Agnostic
n=143
Atheist
n=124
Buddhist
n=20
Evangelical or born-again Christian
n=160
Hindu
n=11
Jewish
n=94
Member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (Mormon)
n=24
Muslim
n=24
Native or Indigenous religion/spirituality
n=8
None of the above
n=223
Orthodox Christian such as Greek or Roman Orthodox
n=18
Other, please specify
n=88
Protestant Christian, and part of a specific denomination (such as Baptist, Methodist, Lutheran or Episcopalian)
n=622
Protestant Christian, but not part of a specific denomination
n=275
Roman Catholic
n=638
Sikh
n=4
Spiritual (not religious)
n=221
Employment Status
Preference: Constitutional Democracy vs Democracy
Perception (meant for me?)
Understanding
Agriculture sector
n=18
Business/corporate/for-profit sector
n=523
Education sector
n=188
Healthcare sector
n=164
Homemaker/Not employed outside the home
n=164
Media/journalism sector
n=13
Nonprofit sector
n=51
Philanthropic sector
n=4
Public/government sector
n=130
Retired
n=898
Technology/science/engineering sector
n=177
Unemployed
n=247
2024 Presidential Vote Choice
Preference: Constitutional Democracy vs Democracy
Perception (meant for me?)
Understanding
Donald Trump (the Republican candidate)
n=1115
Kamala Harris (the Democratic candidate)
n=1298
Another candidate
n=95
I did not vote
n=189
Hidden Tribes
Preference: Constitutional Democracy vs Democracy
Perception (meant for me?)
Understanding
Progressive Activists
n=214
Traditional Liberals
n=443
Passive Liberals
n=274
Moderates
n=604
Disengaged
n=357
Traditional Conservatives
n=707
Devoted Conservatives
n=98
Hidden Tribes - Exhausted Majority
Preference: Constitutional Democracy vs Democracy
Perception (meant for me?)
Understanding
Exhausted Majority
n=1678
Wings
n=1019
Census Region
Preference: Constitutional Democracy vs Democracy
Perception (meant for me?)
Understanding
Midwest
n=525
Northeast
n=585
South
n=846
West
n=741
Age Group
Preference: Constitutional Democracy vs Democracy
Perception (meant for me?)
Understanding
18-24
n=106
25-34
n=269
35-44
n=453
45-54
n=440
55-64
n=533
65-74
n=503
75+
n=393
Generation
Preference: Constitutional Democracy vs Democracy
Perception (meant for me?)
Understanding
Silent Generation
n=111
Baby Boomers
n=964
Gen X
n=740
Millennials
n=651
Gen Z
n=231
Party ID
Preference: Constitutional Democracy vs Democracy
Perception (meant for me?)
Understanding
Democrat
n=919
Independent
n=473
Independent, leaning Democratic
n=219
Independent, leaning Republican
n=184
Republican
n=860